Mirage 4000 vs Mirage F1
Overview
The Mirage 4000 and the Mirage F1 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Dassault respectively.
Top speed is 2,445 km/h for the Mirage 4000 vs 2,350 km/h for the Mirage F1. The Mirage 4000 has an operational range of 2,000 km vs 425 km for the Mirage F1. The Mirage 4000 operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 20,000 m for the Mirage F1. At 32,000 kg MTOW, the Mirage 4000 is 2.1x the Mirage F1's 15,200 kg.
The Mirage 4000 has been produced in 1 units vs 726 for the Mirage F1. Unit cost is $35M for the Mirage 4000 vs $8M for the Mirage F1. The Mirage F1 first flew 13 years before the Mirage 4000 (1966 vs 1979).
| French delta-winged fighter prototype, designed in the late 1970s, not adopted or deployed in any operational military roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 9 March 1979 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $35 million |
| French tactical fighter jet, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in various intercontinental conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 23 December 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number produced | 726 units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| Wing area | 72.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2445 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 32,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 13,490 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,550 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 25.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2350 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 425 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,024 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,550 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage F1?
The Mirage 4000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,445 km/h compared to the Mirage F1's 2,350 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage F1?
The Mirage 4000 has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Mirage F1's 425 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Mirage 4000's 20,000 meters (65,616 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage F1?
The Mirage 4000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,000 kg compared to the Mirage F1's 15,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage F1?
The Mirage 4000 is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the Mirage F1's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage F1?
The Mirage 4000 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the Mirage F1 at $8.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has been produced in greater numbers with 726 units compared to 1 units of the Mirage 4000.